(GENESEE COUNTY, MI) Genesys Athletic Club (GAC) will host an open house for the grand opening of its new massage studios, Thursday, Oct. 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.According to John Earl, GAC certified massage therapist who oversees this service, "massage therapy has been proven to effectively ease pain, improve balance and muscle function, and relieve stress. With our redesigned studios, the environment is more conducive to deep relaxation and the stress relieving benefits that therapeutic massage provides.

"Along with offering members and the public a new, more peaceful and serene environment for massages, our team will focus on more issue specific massages that really will change the entire dynamics of the program and provide added value and results for our clients," Earl adds.

Issue specific massages, for example, focus on a targeted area of the body that is causing issues for the client. The neck and shoulders are a common concern of clients, Earl reports. "Our therapists will tailor the massage around the muscles responsible for movement in the neck and shoulders to restore function and relieve tension and pain."

Genesys Athletic Club member Wendy Carr (of Wendy Carr Interior Designs) led the redesign of the new massage studios. Understanding that GAC was looking for a calming experience in a beautiful, relaxing setting, she made it happen with her design creativity. Soft lighting, warm colors and relaxing music fill the studio as soon as clients enter.

The public is invited to the open house, which includes a tour of the renovated studios, free consultations with massage therapists, appetizers and beverages, and an opportunity to win a complimentary massage.

Genesys Athletic Club massage therapy services are open to members and non-members. For additional information on massage therapy, stop by the open house or call the club at 810-606-7300. The public also can learn more about the entire club and its amenities by stopping by the open house.

Genesys Athletic Club is located on the Genesys Regional Medical Center - Health Park campus in Grand Blanc Township.